A study of pope john paul iis encyclicals reveals the vision and strategy of his pontificate. The holy see encyclical letter fides et ratio of the supreme pontiff john paul ii to the bishops of the catholic church on the relationship between faith and reason blessing my venerable brother bishops, health and the apostolic blessing. Redemptor hominis 4 march 1979 john paul ii the vatican. While this is an encyclical from the pope, when it comes to citing it we need to think of it in terms of what format. On the condition of labor rerum novarum peace on earth. Redemptor hominis dives in misericordia laborem exercens slavorum apostoli dominum et vivificantum redemptoris mater sollicitudo rei socialis redemptoris missio.
Pope john paul ii and catholic teaching in our catholic tradition, work is more than a way to make a living. The document focuses on right to life issues including abortion, birth control, and euthanasia. Redemptor hominis 4 march 1979 five months after his election, pope john paul ii wrote his first encyclical, redemptor hominis. Encyclicals, speeches and letters john paul ii the. The encyclicals of john paul ii published by our sunday visitor is little available and the price is often very inflated at several or many times the original listing price. John paul ii, evangelium vitaewhich carried on the thoughts of paul vi in humane vitae. The gospel of life is at the heart of jesus message. It was signed on september 14, feast of the holy cross. This deeply profound and pregnant insight represents a. Faith in the holy spirit, uninterruptedlyprofessed by the church, needs to be constantly reawakened and deepened in the consciousness of the people of god. Centesimus annus and key elements of john paul iis political.
Encyclical letter redemptoris missio of the supreme. Many believe that pope john paul ii will someday be known as st. An encyclical is a letter issued by the pope that is usually addressed to catholic bishops or laity in a particular area or of the whole world. In particular, it set the stage for his confrontation with communism, rooted in john paul iis emphasis on the dignity of the human person and his personal encounter with christ. Pope francis has asked us to ponder the great 1995 encyclical on life by bl. Pope paul vi, encyclical epistle christi matri 15 september 1966.
Laborem exercens 1981 pope john paul ii catholic australia. John paul ii oct 16, 1978 to april 2, 2005 paul vi june 21, 1963 august 6, 1978. Encyclical letter on god the father, and several more. Encyclicals of pope john paul ii and pope benedict xvi 34. Indeed it can be said that their memory is particularly vivid and relevant to our day. Encyclicals may condemn errors, point out threats to faith and morals, exhort faithful practices or provide. Father donders makes these writings available to the more casual reader. Vatican city, 5 july 20 vis published below is a broad summary of pope francis first encyclical, lumen fidei. The pope john paul ii bibliography contains a list of works by pope john paul ii, and works about his life and theology. Today we face a religious situation which is extremely varied and changing. His first encyclical, redemptor hominis laid out john paul iis agenda for the rest of his papacy. Hardcover, 800 pages this item has not been rated yet.
Centesimus annus and key elements of john paul iis political economy. On 22 october, the lords day, he solemnly inaugurated his petrine ministry as the 263rd successor to the apostle. Vatican city, dec 4, 1997 vis john paul ii wrote the encyclical laborem exercens in 1981, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of leo xiiis encyclical rerum novarum on the question of labor. This fivevolume set includes 280 encyclicals, beginning with benedict xiv 17401758, up to and including laborem exercens, which was released by pope john paul ii on september 14, 1981.
Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for 26 years and six months october 1978april 2005. In his first encyclical addressing social issues laborem exercens on human work pope. Pope john pauls set of encylicals compromise a modern, comprehsensive presentation of catholic theology. Summary of the encyclical, lumen fidei catholic world. Pope john paul ii was a powerful and unstoppable pastor. Pope john paul ii promulgated redemptor hominis redeemer of man only five months after his election to the pontifical throne. January 5, 1964 address renewal of the religious life. Papal encyclicals on the holy spirit by pope leo xiii.
Pope john paul ii affirms the gift of life and the need to protect it at all stages. Whether television, radio or, internet, the pope knew how to put them into best use. Five years, december 8, 1970 apostolic exhortation latin italian. His presence was influential not only to catholics, but also throughout the world. Aas 58 1966 745749, apostolic exhortation signum magnum may 1967. Morever, businesses that combine caring for the environment with improving the social. It is worthy of note that pope john paul ii has now the fourth longest reign. In the encyclical epistle christi matri and subsequently in the. Reading these encyclicals is a great way to reflect on the great pontifcate of pope john paul ii. Encyclicals are the most authoritative papal statements and deal with the most important teachings of the pontiff. His pontificate, one of the longest in the history of the church, lasted nearly 27 years.
Encyclicals, speeches and letters john paul ii the millennial pope. The encyclicals of pope john paul ii 30 november, 1999. Evangelium vitae had much that is important to say to catholic ecologists, including this important passage as one called to till and look after the garden of the world cf. On may 2, 1995, pope john paul ii promulgated his apostolic letter orientale lumen the light of the east, calling all members of the catholic church to an increased awareness of the rich spiritual traditions of the eastern catholic churches. Works written and published prior to his election to the papacy are attributed to karol wojtyla. In the course of the last hundred years this has been done several times. Pope john paul ii, 1991 the encyclical centesimus annus was written in 1991 by pope john paul ii on the one hundredth anniversary of rerum novarum. John paul ii oct 16, 1978 to april 2, 2005 index of encyclicals by pope john paul ii with study tool vatican site multiple languages alphabetic order. Pdf in his visit to the united states, pope francis stressed the christian. The leitmotif of his final years in office was set by his january 6, 2001, apos. Apostolic exhortation marialis cultus 2 february 1974. Ii evangelium vitae to the bishops priests and deacons men and women religious lay faithful and all people of good will. The mystery of redemption and the situation of the redeemed person in the modern.
Venerable brothers in the episcopate and dear brothers and sisters in christ, i. The apostles of the slavs, saints cyril and methodius, are remembered by the church together with the great work of evangelization which they carried out. Whether for group study or individual reading, john paul ii. Pope john paul ii issued many encyclicals also called letters during his.
Now in the 23rd year of his pontificate, john paul ii was elevated on october 16, 1978 after his predecessor john paul i died mysteriously after only 33 days as pope. The holy father began this letter with these words. Freedom is required in order to foresee the needs of others and combine. These letters approach matters of faith and morals and answer important questions on dogmatics and on the social and ethical issues of the society in which they were composed. John paul ii 1978 to 2005 encyclicals centesimus annus. Since 15 may of the present year was the ninetieth anniversary of the publication by the great pope of the social question, leo xiii, of the decisively important encyclical which begins with the words rerum novarum, i wish to devote this document to human work and, even more, to man in the vast context of the reality of work.
Rooted in the popes characteristic personalism, the letter explores the farreaching implications of the fact that the redeemer of man, jesus christ, is the center of the universe. Fides et ratio is to my mind pope john paul iis most radical encyclical to date, surpassing in its own way even the astonishingly countercultural evangelium vitae. Pope john paul ii, in his encyclical letter evangelium vitae, states that human life, as a gift of god, is sacred and inviolable. Encyclical letter of the pope john paul ii issued on december 30, 1987. The encyclicals of john paul ii by pope john paul ii. In it john paul ii seeks to conduct a rereading of pope leos landmark encyclical to rediscover the richness of the fundamental. Life in time, in fact, is the fundamental condition, the initial stage and an integral part of the entire unified process of human existence. Listed below, with brief descriptions, are all of pope john paul iis encyclicals through april 2003, followed by selected apostolic letters, constitutions, exhortations, and motu proprio. This has not been generally recognized, mainly because the encyclicals subject matter is not easily accessible to those who lack extensive philosophical training, and also because the document contains. One hundred and ten encyclicals, containing 275,000 words, were translated into english especially for this edition.
The old testament foretold in many different ways the mystery of mary. The light of the east has illumined the universal church, from the moment when a. On the powers and privileges granted to bishops november 30, 1963. These are the collected encyclicals of pope john paul ii. He proclaims the good news of the value and dignity of each human life while decrying the culture of death and calling for a renewed culture of life. Buy a cheap copy of the encyclicals of john paul ii book by john paul ii. John paul ii proclamations of postvatican ii popes. Between these two sessions pope john paul ii proclaimed laborem. The encyclical entitled evangelium vitae, meaning the gospel of life, was promulgated on 25 march 1995 by pope john paul ii in rome, italy. The encyclicals of pope john paul ii catholicireland.
In spiritual terms, work is a way to participate in gods continuing work of creation. Pope john paul ii recognized the development of media as one of the greatest steps of progress made by the modern society. An english translation of the latin titles is also provided. Work is an expression of our dignity and a contribution to the common good. It came on the heels of the fall of the berlin wall and the collapse of the soviet union. Our sunday visitor, 1996 christian sociology 1008 pages. Solicitudo rei socialis on social concern catholic charities. Encyclical letter fides et ratio addressed by the supreme pontiff john paul ii to the bishops of the catholic church on the relationship between faith and reason. Encyclical letter evangelium vitae 25 march 1995 on the value and inviolability of human life. Part of this large body of social teaching is the distinguished encyclical. On the 100th anniversary of pope leo xiiis rerum novarum on capitol and labor. The meaning of life is found in giving and receiving love, and, in this light, human sexuality and procreation reach their true and full significance no. For his encyclicals, apostolic letters constitutions, and exhortations see pope paul vi.
Encyclical letter redemptoris missio of the supreme pontiff john paul ii on the permanent validity of the churchs missionary mandate pope john paul ii st. Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth. He was one of the most media friendly personalities of the 20 th century. See the complete encyclicals of pope john paul ii series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The encyclicals of john paul ii book by john paul ii. Ii redemptoris mater on the blessed virgin mary in the life of the pilgrim church. Evangelium vitae 1995, by pope john paul ii the embryo. It is a vision which at once recalls the mysteries of faith and appeals to all men and women of good will to build the future. Worker solidarity, the right of workers to combine and bargain with employers. Centesimus annus hundredth year california catholic. Joseph donders has rendered john paul iis complex thought into a form that nontheologians can appreciate. A brief summary of the fourteen encyclicals of pope john paul ii, by dermot roantree. Redemptoris mater 25 march 1987 john paul ii the vatican. Pope john paul ii was the second longest serving pope in history and the longest serving pope of the last century.
And in that very specific sense, his was the first truly global pontifi cate in historya pontificate that shaped lives and history throughout the worlds within worlds of humanity. The encyclicals of pope john paul ii book series by multiple authors includes books on social concern, redeemer of man, dives in misericordia. The document was written to reiterate the view of the roman catholic church on the value of life and to warn against violating the sanctity of life. These index pages include a listing of each pope s encyclicals, apostolic letters, and other documents. The encyclical letter provided an outline for the objectives of his pontificate. In this may 1994 apostolic letter, john paul ii declares the church has no authority to ordain women. Pope paul vi spoke about the war in vietnam and pope john paul ii, issued a protest against the war in iraq using the medium of speeches.
It is a vision which at once recalls the mysteries of faith and. The encyclicals in everyday language offers clergy, religious, and lay readers the opportunity to explore and understand john pauls wideranging legacy to the church. Years in the making, this is one of the most dramatic documents of john paul iis papacy. The unforgettable pope john xxiii set out the problem of christian unity with. Evangelium vitae, 1995, which restated the churchs teachings on abortion, birth control, and euthanasia and condemned capital punishment. Francis march, 20 to present benedict xvi april 19, 2005 to february 28, 20 st. Pdf pope francis and catholic social teaching on ecology. Here are the latin names of ten of his encyclicals.
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